Children First Leadership Academy

About Children First Leadership Academy

Children First Leadership Academy is a unique learning environment dedicated to the development of leadership skills in children. We believe that every child has the potential to be a leader and that leadership skills can be developed through education. Our goal is to provide a safe, nurturing environment that allows children to explore their potential and develop the skills they need to become successful leaders.
At Children First Leadership Academy, we provide an innovative and interactive curriculum that encourages creative problem solving and encourages children to think critically about the world around them. Our focus is on developing the whole child, not just academic knowledge. We believe that the development of leadership skills requires a holistic approach that includes social-emotional learning, self-awareness, and communication skills.
We offer a variety of activities and programs to help children develop their leadership skills, from leadership camps and seminars to team-building activities and community service projects. We also provide mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals who are committed to helping children reach their full potential.
At Children First Leadership Academy, we believe that every child has the potential to be a leader and that leadership skills can be developed through education. We are committed to providing a safe, nurturing environment that allows children to explore their potential and develop the skills they need to become successful leaders.

Address:	1648 S 16th St Mesa, AZ 85204
Phone:	(602) 712-0500
Site:	cfaphoenix.org
Grades:	K – 8
Enrollment:	148 students

Overview Children First Leadership Academy

Children First Leadership Academy serves 148 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Children First Leadership Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Children First Leadership Academy

Children First Leadership Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Children First Leadership Academy is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.